In the Roaring Fifties by Edward Dyson
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"In the Roaring Fifties" by Edward Dyson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative opens aboard the East Indiaman ship, the "Francis Cadman", as it sails through the Indian Ocean and sets the stage for a dramatic rescue when a young woman falls overboard. The novel showcases complex characters, including Jim Done, a reluctant hero, who saves Lucy Woodrow, a girl grappling with her own dark thoughts,
thus intertwining their fates. At the start of the story, the atmosphere is tense as the ship’s crew prepares for a possible tragedy after Lucy falls into the turbulent sea. Jim Done, a young man with a troubled past, instinctively jumps in to save her, smoothly transitioning into introspection about his own life choices. The opening of the book is rich with imagery and emotion, as done grapples with his instinct to help despite his disdain for humanity. This rescue sets into motion a connection between Jim and Lucy, both attempting to navigate their own separate struggles in the backdrop of 19th-century Australian society, rich with themes of redemption and the longing for acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dyson, Edward, 1865-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | In the Roaring Fifties |
| Credits | Produced by Peter O'Connell |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Australian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17045 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 398 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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